The Chicago Bears’ painful 11th straight loss to the Green Bay Packers reached new levels of frustration after the NFL officially ruled on a controversial play during their Week 11 matchup. The Bears were hoping for a rematch after illegal contact was called on their long snapper during Cairo Santos’ blocked game-winning field goal attempt.
The Controversial Play
At the end of the fourth quarter, Bears coach Matt Eberflus raised concerns about the Packers’ alleged illegal contact with the long snapper Scott Daly on the blocked football. Eberflus expressed his frustration after the game, stating, “We’re going to table the play because they were obviously on our long snapper.”
The Bears submitted the play for review, hoping the league would recognize a missed foul. However, Friday eveningthe NFL concluded there wasn’t no foul on the play.
What the Decision Means
While the Bears’ complaint sparked heated debate among fans and analysts, the decision ultimately changes nothing. Even if the league had agreed with Chicago, the result would have remained unchanged. There would be no replay or retry, leaving the Bears with another painful chapter in their season.
A Season to Forget for the Bears
The blocked field goal encloses the Bears 2024 season: broken heart, controversies and disappointments. The team has now lost 11 consecutive games against their NFC North rivals, with this defeat stinging even more due to its dramatic ending. The quarterback Caleb Williamswho had orchestrated a late-game drive to set up Santos’ 39-yard attempt, saw his efforts undone by a critical special teams error.
The Packers Continue to Infest Chicago
The Packers, led by an efficient performance from the quarterback Jordan Lovethey capitalized on the Bears’ misfortune to extend their dominance in the rivalry. The win bolstered Green Bay’s playoff hopes, while deepening the desperation in Chicago.
What’s next for the Bears?
For the coach in difficulty Matt Eberflusthe defeat adds further pressure to an already precarious position. With Chicago’s season falling to pieces, questions about the future of the coaching staff are becoming increasingly pressing. In the meantime, the Bears will try to regroup and salvage what they can from a year that has taken a turn for the worse.
